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August 13, 2026

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MP Chatel holds contest

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary on the throne. To mark

Youth activities returning to the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, groups offering activities and organized sports to kids in the Pontiac are looking

The Way We Were

Apr. 2,1997 25 Years Ago WQSB cuts $825,000 in educational programs: Despite the fact it got a high rating from local parents, the animateur program

Biking

At the first sign of spring, the begging starts, “Can you take the bikes out?” We always try and hold off a few days until

Making sausage in the dark

Anyone hoping to see democracy in action at the MRC Council of Mayors would be excused for feeling a bit short-changed. At the monthly public

MP Chatel holds contest

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 Canada is celebrating the Platinum Jubilee marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary on the throne. To mark the historical milestone, MP Sophie Chatel is holding a contest honouring essential workers in the

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The link between physical activity and cancer

Physical activity has long been known to increase a person’s chances of living healthy well past retirement. The benefits of physical activity are numerous and include everything from a lower risk for overweight and obesity to improved mental health. Physical

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Covid update – Boileau extends mask mandate

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac April 06, 2022 A month after the easing of mask mandates, the increased reports of COVID-19 cases have led provincial public health officials to reassess and recommend the government to delay the lifting of mask mandates to

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Youth activities returning to the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Pontiac April 1, 2022 With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, groups offering activities and organized sports to kids in the Pontiac are looking forward to the summer. The Shawville District Recreation Association recently announced that they will soon

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The Way We Were

Apr. 2,1997 25 Years Ago WQSB cuts $825,000 in educational programs: Despite the fact it got a high rating from local parents, the animateur program will be chopped by the Western Quebec School Board. In an effort to save $1.3

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Biking

At the first sign of spring, the begging starts, “Can you take the bikes out?” We always try and hold off a few days until there’s a bit less snow, but like we did this year, we usually cave in

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Making sausage in the dark

Anyone hoping to see democracy in action at the MRC Council of Mayors would be excused for feeling a bit short-changed. At the monthly public meetings, what you see is 18 mayors dutifully raising their hands in support of a

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